Council holds minute silence to remember lives lost in Paris

It's how governor-general Peter Cosgrove addressed reporters following the terrorist attacks on Paris on Friday, and a sentiment that saw Mackay Regional Council raise a French flag on their middle flagpole today.

Mayor Deirdre Comerford and councillors were present as the freshly-sewn flag was raised, followed by a minutes silence in memory of the victims.

"I think anyone who witnessed the footage on the TV and saw the terrible trauma unfold before our eyes saw ourselves in those settings; people at concerts, people at restaurants, people going about their daily lives," Cr Comerford said.

"And it just shows you the vulnerability when terrorism is on the scene. And we all feel for them.

"And the least we can do is raise the flag, have a minutes silence and remember all those who are suffering right now from this tragedy."